The Usual Suspects
(1995)

I don't know if you'll find a better film in Triangle theaters this
week than Bryan Singer's THE USUAL SUSPECTS. His tale of a "heist
gone bad" is told in detailed flashback, as part of an interrogation
between the sole surviving participant (Kevin Spacey) and a very-
interested investigator (Chazz Palminteri). These two are the anchors
of a top-notch ensemble cast that includes Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel
Byrne, Kevin Pollack, Pete Postlethwaite, Benicio Del Toro, and Dan
Hedaya.
The convoluted plot requires a second viewing to fully appreciate the
intricacies of Christopher McQuarrie's ingenious screenplay. Hint:
take notes. However confusing to the uninitiated, THE USUAL SUSPECTS
rewards on more levels than I choose to describe here. My favorite is
the lush score by John Ottman, who, oddly enough, also edited the
picture. Recommended.
Grade: A-
Copyright 1995 by Michael J. Legeros